BX
Blackstone
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: BX
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 4, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.81%
Payout ratio: 127.1%
Blackstone's most recent dividend payment of $1.16 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 4, 2026. The payout stands at $4.97 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 3.89%. The latest BX stock dividend of $1.16 is a decrease from the previous $1.49 distribution, representing a change of -22%.
BX dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Blackstone Dividend yield
Blackstone's dividend yield of 3.89% is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.4%, Blackstone's dividend yield is 62% higher. The historical 5-year average of BX's dividend yield is 3.4%, which is less than the current one.
BX Dividend history
Blackstone has been paying dividends for the last 19 years. According to our data BX has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 23% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 25% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 64%.
Blackstone Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | $1.16 | 4.04% |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $1.49 | 3.61% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $1.29 | 3.25% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $1.03 | 2.5% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.93 | 3.03% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $1.44 | 2.34% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.86 | 2.03% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.82 | 2.4% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | $0.83 | 2.74% |
| Feb 2, 2024 | $0.94 | 2.69% |
| Oct 27, 2023 | $0.8 | 3.7% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.79 | 3.26% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.82 | 4.37% |
| Feb 3, 2023 | $0.91 | 4.53% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.9 | 5.3% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $1.27 | 5.03% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $1.32 | 4.49% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $1.45 | 3.07% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $1.09 | 2.58% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.7 | 2.62% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.82 | 3.04% |
| Feb 5, 2021 | $0.96 | 3.19% |
| Nov 6, 2020 | $0.54 | 3.43% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.37 | 3.49% |
| May 1, 2020 | $0.39 | 3.91% |
| Feb 7, 2020 | $0.61 | 3.11% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | $0.49 | 3.58% |
| Jul 26, 2019 | $0.48 | 4.2% |
| Apr 26, 2019 | $0.37 | 5.4% |
| Feb 8, 2019 | $0.58 | 6.37% |
| Oct 26, 2018 | $0.64 | 7.63% |
| Jul 27, 2018 | $0.58 | 6.29% |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $0.35 | 7.07% |
| Feb 9, 2018 | $0.85 | 8.19% |
| Oct 27, 2017 | $0.44 | 6.93% |
| Jul 27, 2017 | $0.54 | 6.78% |
| Apr 27, 2017 | $0.87 | 6.81% |
| Feb 2, 2017 | $0.47 | 4.94% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.41 | 6.96% |
| Jul 28, 2016 | $0.36 | 8.61% |
| Apr 28, 2016 | $0.28 | 9.74% |
| Feb 4, 2016 | $0.61 | 12.58% |
| Oct 22, 2015 | $0.49 | 10.45% |
| Oct 1, 2015 | $0.585 | 9.53% |
| Jul 23, 2015 | $0.74 | 7.17% |
| Apr 23, 2015 | $0.89 | 6.49% |
| Feb 5, 2015 | $0.78 | 5.84% |
Blackstone dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Blackstone's payout ratio of 127.1% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 32.9%, Blackstone's payout ratio is 286% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAZ Lazard Ltd - Class A | 4.67% | $2 | 90.5% |
| BX Blackstone Inc | 3.81% | $4.97 | 127.1% |
| EVR Evercore Inc - Class A | 1.06% | $3.41 | 17.7% |
| KKR KKR & Co. Inc | 0.72% | $0.75 | 23.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Blackstone pay a dividend?
Yes, Blackstone has been paying dividends for the last 19 years.
When was BX's last dividend?
Blackstone's last dividend ex-date was on May 4, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.16 per share.
How much dividend does Blackstone pay (per share)?
BX's annualized dividend per share is $4.97.
What is Blackstone's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Blackstone is 3.89%.
How often does Blackstone pay dividends?
Blackstone has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Blackstone's dividend payout ratio?
Blackstone's dividend payout ratio is 127.1%.
Does Blackstone pay a good dividend?
Blackstone's dividend yield is more than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.